Home / Recently Sold / Wilton
Closed · For Sale
$565,000
21 Old Highway, Wilton, Connecticut 06897
3 beds 2 baths 1,517 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1931

About this home

BEST AND FINAL, TUESDAY 3/10, 5:30PM - Mary Gannett House Circa. 1931, charming South Wilton Opportunity - Perfect for Builders or Ambitious Renovators! Located on a desirable 1.70 acre lot on a picturesque street in one of South Wilton's most notable and central locations. This 3 Bedroom Cape/Colonial Revival-style is Registered with the Historic Resources Inventory and boasts a side-gabled roof that extends in a saltbox style. The addition of a free standing one car garage to the house provides endless potential as either a custom-built dream home or a major renovation project. This 1930s classic has been a beloved family retreat for years, and while it now requires significant work, the stunning setting and unmatched location provide a rare chance for builders and investors to create something truly special. Residents will enjoy an elevated panoramic view of the natural surroundings, while convenient access to Wilton's award-winning schools, shopping, trains, and local amenities. Please note that this is an Estate, House and Garage being sold AS IS; the buyer is to perform all due diligence as no property condition disclosure is available. However, a pre-inspection report for the chimney is available, along with all relevant paperwork. Updates include: New oil tank 2019. Increase Electric Service to 200 amps-1990, Septic Inspection-12/25, tank pumped and riser installed. Water Purification System inspected-1/26.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$565,000
Beds
3
Baths
2
Interior
1,517 sq ft
Lot
1.7 ac
Year Built
1931
MLS #
24149593
ZIP
06897
Days on Market
5
Heat
Oil · Hot Air
Water
Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Driveway, Unpaved
Laundry
Lower Level

Flood risk: check the FEMA flood map for this address.

Schools

Elementary
Miller-Driscoll
Intermediate
Cider Mill
Middle / Jr High
Middlebrook
High School
Wilton

Taxes

Property tax
$11,440 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$468,650

Interior

Appliances
Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Basement
Full, Interior Access, Walk-out, Concrete Floor
Fireplaces
1
Total rooms
6

Building & Exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Clapboard
Exterior features
Shed, Gutters, Lighting
Foundation
Block
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R-2
Lot
Sloping Lot

Listing & sale history

Every time this exact home has come to market in the MLS data this site tracks. Where a sale closed, the recorded sale price is shown; "asking" marks a price the home was listed at rather than what it sold for.

2026-07-21Sold — $1,100,000 asked $895,000MLS 24182300
2026-04-14Sold — $665,000 asked $565,000 (this listing)MLS 24149593

Public record

From the Wilton assessor's public property record. These figures describe the property as the town has it on file and can differ from the listing — a finished basement or an addition may not be reflected in the assessor's living area.

Year built1931
Living area1,517 sq ft
Total rooms6
Lot size1.7 acres
Stories1.75
HeatForced Air
ExteriorWood Shingle
Assessed value$468,650
Town appraisal$669,500
Last recorded sale2019
Listing courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l — Mary Bozzuti Higgins · (203) 966-2633

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